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White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami meets Ichiro before Mariners showdown

The Chicago White Sox and rookie slugger Munetaka Murakami continue drawing attention across Major League Baseball, especially among fans following the growing impact of Japanese stars throughout the league.

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Derek Hill: Munetaka Murakami Has Brought White Sox “Ten Times Closer”

Munetaka Murakami has continuously drawn rave reviews from his teammates for the presence and energy that he brings to the clubhouse. Outfielder Derek Hill is the latest player to share his thoughts during Wednesday’s episode of The White Sox Podcast with Chuck Garfien, and his praise for the rookie sensation was emphatic.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19

White Sox Release Osvaldo Bido To Pursue Opportunity In Japan

The White Sox have released right-hander Osvaldo Bido, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. The righty is pursuing an opportunity in Japan, per Brooke Fletcher of Chicago Sports Network.

Munetaka Murakami News / ChiCitySports / May 19

Chicago White Sox: MLB GM’s still not sold completely on Munetaka Murakami

The Chicago White Sox are 24-23, which is a much better record than virtually anyone thought they would have at this point in the season. Currently, they are just two games out of first place in the American League Central Division.

Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

The 'American League MVPs' quiz

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

Kim Ng News / South Side Sox / May 19

Have the White Sox suddenly become a playoff team?

As quickly as spring came and went, the White Sox leapt from horrendous to… fun? I’m not talking fun in the lovable loser type of way that the North Siders

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Chicago White Sox News / Sox on 35th / May 19

MLB Power Rankings Update: White Sox Emerge as Biggest Risers

The White Sox are playing some of their best ball in years, climbing above .500 this late in the season for the first time since September 2022. Last week’s sweep of the Royals and Crosstown series win over the Cubs have propelled the South Siders into the upper half of most power rankings, making them one of this week’s biggest risers.

Colson Montgomery News / ChiCitySports / May 19

White Sox get Colson Montgomery warning that should make them think twice

The Chicago White Sox have been one of the top feel-good stories in baseball this season, and much of that has to do with a surprisingly potent lineup that is currently second in the MLB in home runs.

Kyle Teel News / ChiCitySports / May 19

Kyle Teel suffers setback ahead of 2026 Chicago White Sox debut

The Chicago White Sox have been one of the top teams in Major League Baseball to begin the season. They have been dealing with injuries as well, but one of their key players has yet to suit up.

Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / May 19

For White Sox, an infamous day may become a famous one

Wow! This is being written May 18, more than a quarter of the way through the 2026 season, and the White Sox are two games over .500 for the first time since September, 2022, and better yet, they just took a series from the Evildoers of the North Side in spectacular fashion!

Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / May 19

Sox offense, bullpen suffer jet lag in 6-1 setback

Just like the rest of us, the White Sox had to get up on Monday and go to work, and just like most of us, they played with some lethargy after a possibly overstimulating weekend, dropping a quiet 6-1 loss to the Mariners on Monday night to open a six-game West Coast swing.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18

Kyle Teel Shut Down With LCL Sprain

It will be quite some time before Kyle Teel makes his season debut. The White Sox second-year catcher sprained the lateral collateral ligament (LCL) in his right knee, relays Brooke Fletcher of Chicago Sports Network.

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The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'No. 2-scorers by NBA champion' quiz

The 'PGA Championship host courses' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

Craig Counsell News / ChiCitySports / May 19

Craig Counsell calls out PCA for vulgar ‘mistake’ vs White Sox

Things got a little bit chippy between Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and a Chicago White Sox fan on Sunday at the unfriendly confines on the Southside at Rate Field.

Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / May 18

White Sox Weekly: May 11 – 17, 2026

We are now in the second half of May, and the White Sox are two games better than .500. No, you did not read that wrong. No, you are not dreaming. This is real life.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / May 18

Pete Crow-Armstrong has praise for Chicago White Sox success this season

The first edition of the Crosstown Classic is in the books and it was a thriller. After the Chicago Cubs took game one on Friday, the Chicago White Sox ran away with game two on Saturday.

Chicago White Sox News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Why It's Time to Take the White Sox Seriously

With Memorial Day weekend fast approaching, I'm not sure many people anticipated the Chicago White Sox to be sitting in second place in the AL Central at 24-22.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / May 18

How White Sox have proved their legitimacy this season

They are currently two games over .500 (24-22) and in second place in the AL Central.

White Sox catcher Kyle Teel dealing with another issue amid rehab assignment

The '2023 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

MLB News / Chicago White Sox on SI / May 17

White Sox Steal Series From Cubs Thanks to Two Very Unlikely Heroes

Chicago White Sox fans may have a cavity the next time they go to the dentist. Sunday night was the sweetest taste of victory the organization has experienced in quite some time.

Munetaka Murakami News / Athlon Sports / May 17

Should the Chicago White Sox Extend Munetaka Murakami?

After three straight seasons of 100 or more losses, including a record-setting 121-loss season in 2024, the Chicago White Sox are finally providing reason for optimism to their fans.

Edgar Quero News / Field Level Media / May 17

Edgar Quero's game-winning homer lifts White Sox over Cubs

Edgar Quero smacked a game-ending two-run home run in the 10th inning and joined Andrew Benintendi with a three-hit game to lift the host Chicago White Sox to a 9-8 victory against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / May 17

White Sox catcher Kyle Teel dealing with another issue amid rehab assignment

Teel is seemingly dealing with a separate issue amid his rehab assignment stemming from a hamstring injury.

Promising 18-year-old White Sox pitching prospect undergoes Tommy John surgery

The 'Catchers with the most home runs in 2019' quiz

Chicago White Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 17

Munetaka Murakami, Colson Montgomery, Miguel Vargas combine for historic HR feat

The Chicago White Sox got an outstanding lift from some of their sluggers in a win on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs. Munetaka Murakami, Colson Montgomery and Miguel Vargas all homered for Chicago’s American League club.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 17

Cubs, White Sox to battle in rubber game of crosstown slugfest

The Chicago Cubs and host Chicago White Sox have alternated lopsided victories to begin the first leg of their annual crosstown series. Any kind of win will suffice on Sunday afternoon, however, as the clubs meet in the deciding game of a three-game weekend set.

Chicago White Sox News / Field Level Media / May 16

Munetaka Murakami, White Sox blast way past Cubs

Munetaka Murakami hit two home runs to lead a five-homer barrage and right-hander Davis Martin delivered six strong innings as the host Chicago White Sox defeated the Chicago Cubs 8-3 on Saturday.